[Maths-Education] Principal Investigator post in South Africa for EU Science in Society Research Project
Toni Beardon
lab11 at cam.ac.uk
Wed Dec 4 18:35:12 GMT 2013
This post would particularly suit a South African with experience of
research in mathematics education who is interested in returning to
South Africa from overseas.
AIMSSEC is the Schools Enrichment Centre of AIMS (African Institute
for Mathematical Sciences) established in 2003 to extend of
educational opportunities for disadvantaged communities in South
Africa, particularly teachers from rural areas. AIMSSEC runs distance
learning professional development courses for primary and secondary
teachers, subject advisers and field trainers from all over South
Africa. In 2012 AIMSSEC won the UNESCO-Hamdan Prize for Outstanding
Practice and Performance in Enhancing the Effectiveness of Teachers
in developing countries within marginalized or disadvantaged
communities.
Principal Investigator (Researcher)
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The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences Schools Enrichment
Centre (AIMSSEC), in Muizenberg, is looking for a principal
investigator (PI) for the European Commission research project
FP7-SCIENCE-IN-SOCIETY-2013-1. The post is a full-time contract
position with start date 1 March 2014 (or as soon as possible) till
31 December 2016.
Project Title: Improving progress for lower achievers through
Formative Assessment in Science and Mathematics Education (FaSMEd).
Abstract: This three year international project involving AIMSSEC and
eight European partners aims to research the use of technology in
formative assessment classroom practices in ways that allow teachers
to respond to the emerging needs of low achieving learners in
mathematics and science so that they are better motivated in their
learning of these important subjects. The project will adapt and
develop existing research-informed pedagogical interventions
(developed by the partners), suited to implementation at scale, for
working with low attaining pupils and transforming teaching. Duties:
For AIMSSEC as participant in this project the description of work
for our PI can be summarised with reference to the seven work
packages: Project design; Landscape collection of data and review of
literature and systemic practices; Design and production of toolkit
for teaching and assessment; Intervention cases; Cross comparison
analysis of historical and intervention cases; Final synthesis -
policy recommendations - identified future research needs;
Exploitation and Dissemination.
For a detailed job description visit aimssec.aims.ac.za/en/vacancies/
Requirements: Proven research experience with a PhD in Mathematical
Education; research publications; well-developed computer skills; a
passion for mathematics and for improving educational opportunities
for underprivileged learners; good interpersonal, team leadership and
people management skills; excellent oral and communication skills and
planning and organising skills; energy, flexibility and willingness
to go the extra mile to achieve project goals. The incumbent must be
in possession of a valid unendorsed drivers' license. Applicants for
positions in South Africa must have a valid South African work permit
or be a permanent resident.
Recommendations: Experience in working with provincial government or
their districts and familiarity a university environment.
Commencement of duties: 1 March 2014 or as soon as possible
thereafter.
Closing date: 10 January 2014.
Enquiries: Dr Barrie Barnard, AIMSSEC Academic Manager, tel.
021-7879326 or barrie at aims.ac.za
For more information, visit http://nexteinstein.org
http://aimssec.aims.ac.za http://aims.ac.za
Prospective candidates must submit a detailed CV, together with the
names of at least two referees and a covering letter motivating their
application to: The Academic Manager, AIMSSEC, 6 Melrose Road,
Muizenberg, 7945, or electronically to aimssecpost at aims.ac.za.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews on 24
January 2014.
Toni Beardon
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences
Schools Enrichment Centre
6 Melrose Road Muizenberg 7945 South Africa
Tel. +27 (0)21 787 9326 Fax +27 (0)86 263 1268
Cell 072 3088 186
http://aimssec.edu.glogster.com/aimssec-2012/
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